Roughly 251,655 miles, for Earth's moon Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, March 14, 2020 · 45-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, March 14, 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 14, 2020 · 45-Down · 6 letters
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apoapsis in Earth orbit; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the Earth
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